HC Deb 16 November 1926 vol 199 cc1692-3
63. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Postmaster-General whether it can be arranged to allow candidates during a by-election to broadcast a statement of their policy, particularly in the winter months, when so many of the electorate are not in a position to attend meetings?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

As I explained yesterday, it is not proposed to permit the broadcasting of matters of political controversy, and I am unable to make an exception in the ease of political speeches made during by-elections.

Sir W. de FRECE

Would this not come under the heading of entertainments?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Will this policy be pursued at a General Election; and will it apply to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Leader of the Liberal party?

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